Scuba Diving in Canada

Explore 478 dive sites and 78 dive centres in Canada. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Canada Diving at a Glance

7 dive regions, 478 dive sites, 78 dive centres, 185 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Canada

UK FCDO: See travel advice before travelling.

Best Time to Dive in Canada

The best months to dive in Canada are August, September, June, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Poor, water 2.8°C, visibility -10.4 nmi, current 1.4 cm/s
  • February: Poor, water 1.3°C, visibility -12.4 nmi, current 2.4 cm/s
  • March: Poor, water 0.8°C, visibility -8 nmi, current 2 cm/s
  • April: Poor, water 2.2°C, visibility -2.9 nmi, current 1.9 cm/s
  • May: Poor, water 5.3°C, visibility 2 nmi, current 1.7 cm/s
  • June: Good, water 9.1°C, visibility 8.3 nmi, current 1.6 cm/s
  • July: Good, water 14.2°C, visibility 12.4 nmi, current 3.1 cm/s
  • August: Great, water 16.5°C, visibility 12.8 nmi, current 2.7 cm/s
  • September: Great, water 15.3°C, visibility 11.4 nmi, current 3.4 cm/s
  • October: Good, water 12.9°C, visibility 5.6 nmi, current 1 cm/s
  • November: Poor, water 9.2°C, visibility -1.3 nmi, current 1.7 cm/s
  • December: Poor, water 5.6°C, visibility -4.9 nmi, current 0.7 cm/s

Recommended Packing List for Canada

Based on average water temperature of 7.9°C, visibility 1 nmi, currents 2 cm/s.

  • Drysuit - water at 8°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
  • Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Primary Dive Light - low visibility conditions make a torch essential
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Dive Regions